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2 Kings 11:6

Christian Standard Bible

6 A third are to be at the Foundation Gate and a third at the gate behind the guards. You are to take turns providing protection for the palace.

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American Standard Version

and a third part shall be at the gate Sur; and a third part at the gate behind the guard: so shall ye keep the watch of the house, and be a barrier.

English Standard Version

(another third being at the gate Sur and a third at the gate behind the guards) shall guard the palace.

King James Version

And a third part shall be at the gate of Sur; and a third part at the gate behind the guard: so shall ye keep the watch of the house, that it be not broken down.

New American Standard Bible

(a third also shall be at the gate Sur, and a third at the gate behind the guards), shall keep watch over the house for defense.

New International Version

a third at the Sur Gate, and a third at the gate behind the guard, who take turns guarding the templeโ€”

New King James Version

one-third shall be at the gate of Sur, and one-third at the gate behind the escorts. You shall keep the watch of the house, lest it be broken down.

New Living Translation

Another third of you are to stand guard at the Sur Gate. And the final third must stand guard behind the palace guard. These three groups will all guard the palace.

World English Bible

a third of you shall be at the gate Sur; and a third of you at the gate behind the guard. So you shall keep the watch of the house, and be a barrier.